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Athens, Michigan, in Calhoun county, is 16 miles S of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 91 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The village is conveniently located inside the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,111 people in Athens.
In Athens, about 65% of adults are married. Many folks in Athens are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
In 2000, Athens had a median family income of $49,375.
Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 80% of housing in Athens is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages.
In Athens, 95% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Athens is to try the public transportation system.
Comparing Athens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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